Afghanistan

ISKP claims responsibility for massacre of 27 Sikhs in Afghan capital, Kabul

At least 27 people were killed in an attack on a Gurdwara in the Afghan capital of Kabul by a group of gunmen and suicide bombers.

3 days ago

Afghan Prez Ashraf Ghani signs decree to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has pardoned thousands of Taliban prisoners in a key preliminary step to intra-Afghan talks between a government delegation and the extremist group.

17 days ago

Taliban-US agreement: Trump hails Afghanistan deal, says will meet leaders soon

Many expect the forthcoming talks between the Afghan sides to be more complicated than the initial deal. But Trump said he thought the negotiations would be successful because "everyone is tired of war."

27 days ago

PM Modi sends congratulatory letter to Ashraf Ghani on re-election as Afghan President

Afghanistan declared Ashraf Ghani winner of a disputed presidential election, securing a second term as Afghanistan President.

28 days ago

War on terror will continue: CDS Bipin Rawat says India will do what US did post 9/11

Gen Rawat argued that terrorism was going to stay in the world as long as states were going to use it against other states.

Jan 16, 2020

Haqqani Network prisoners to be released in exchange of foreign captives: Ashraf Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani did not give details where and when the swap of the prisoners will take place.

Nov 13, 2019

Afghanistan mosque bombing: 62 worshippers killed in twin blasts during Friday prayers

No group immediately claimed responsibility but the government accused Taliban insurgents, who are fighting to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 ouster by US-led forces.

Oct 19, 2019

Afghanistan election sees one in five voters cast ballot - unofficial estimate

There were 9.67 million registered voters, meaning roughly one in five cast their ballot.

Sep 29, 2019

Taliban seeks Afghan election boycott; warns of attacks on security forces, polling booths

Calling the elections a "fraudulent process" undertaken to "mislead people" a statement issued by the Taliban called for people to boycott the elections and "not throw themselves into danger."

Sep 26, 2019

Taliban truck bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

The Taliban, who have been carrying out nearly daily attacks since the collapse of peace talks with the US this month, said the target was a nearby intelligence department building in Qalat.

Sep 19, 2019

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

While Trump is scheduled to attend 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston, Texas, the South Block mandarins are grappling with a suitable response to US President Trump's gestures punctuated by friendly fire on the trade front.

Sep 17, 2019

Blast at Afghan President's election rally kills 24; Ashraf Ghani unharmed

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Taliban had stated that they would intensify attacks against Afghan and foreign forces in a bid to stop people from voting.

Sep 17, 2019

Afghan peace process: US Secretary of State declines to sign 'risky' deal with Taliban

The deal, if approved by Trump, would start the withdrawal of some 5,400 US troops, which is roughly one-third of total forces present in Afghanistan.

Sep 6, 2019

Taliban suicide attack kills 10 civilians, injures 42 near US embassy in Afghanistan

The attack took place near a checkpoint in Shash Darak area, which is an important diplomatic region that houses NATO headquarters, US embassy and the National Directorate of Security (NDS).

Sep 5, 2019

Taliban kills 14 pro-government militia members in Afghanistan amid peace talks

14 members of the militia were killed and several civilians were wounded during clashes in the Rubat-e-Sangi district in Herat on Wednesday.

Aug 28, 2019

Al-Qaeda says Pakistani security forces detained wife of its chief Zawahiri

While Pakistan has not commented on the statement, Zawahiri is said to be hiding in the country.

Aug 24, 2019

Donald Trump asks India, other nations to fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Trump claimed that despite the US being 7,000 miles away, it has single-handedly eliminated the caliphate in a month.

Aug 22, 2019

Jalalabad serial blasts injure 34 on Afghanistan's 100th Independence Day

No group claimed responsibility for the 10 bombs, however, both Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants operate in the area.

Aug 19, 2019

Afghanistan flays Pakistan, says linking Kashmir issue with peace talk is reckless

Roya Rahmani said Pakistan's claim was a poor excuse to justify its inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group.

Aug 19, 2019

Kabul suicide attack kills 63, injures 182 amid Afghan peace talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2019